What is the City’s long-term plan for replacing these lines?

The City has a two-prong plan to proactively address potential water main breaks. We gather and analyze data on main breaks to project what sections show a propensity to break and prioritize replacement based on that. Our Maintenance division performs routine pipe replacement, blocks at a time and uses city crews and small works contractors. Our Engineering division develops those projects with a larger scope, fitting them into our Capital Improvement Program. Current water main replacement projects can be found in the Current and Planned Projects section of the City website.

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1. Why do water mains break?
2. What are the statistics for water main breaks in Everett?
3. What do repairs entail?
4. What should I do if my home or business has been without service during repairs?
5. How do water main breaks affect the Public Works budget?
6. What is the City’s long-term plan for replacing these lines?
7. How do Everett’s water main breaks compare to cities across the United States?